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Streamer Advice

Hi, I'm in the market for a new streamer and was considering Bluesound N132 then found out to make it better I need to upgrade the module inside and then add external power supply. So then I thought about PS Audio Airlens so wouldn't have to go through all the upgrades for Bluesound. Too bad Bluesound just can't make the Node good from the start. Is there any other streamers that would be really musical I should consider under $1500?  Thanks for your replies in advance!

Also I will be using my own DAC a Wyred4Sound Anniversary edition.

romad
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bluethinker
259 posts
 

@romad - Another vote for Innuos. Great product. Excellent sound. Their Sense App is fantastic. And their support is solid. 

knockknock12
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I just ditched my Bluesound Node2i. The app is not very user friendly and the sound is ok but not perfect. I got a Wiim Pro as I only go digital coax from there to digital amp Sounds WAY better. I also ordered a Allo Shanti LPS just to test that. Until now I use a power bank to feed the Wiim. Sounds great 👍

aberyclark
1,410 posts
 

What are people's opinions on the IFI Zen Stream? 

soix
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What are people's opinions on the IFI Zen Stream? 

@aberyclark  I think it’s probably one of the best sounding streamers at its price point, but it’s given me fits getting it to link up through a Wi-Fi extender and their customer support is basically nonexistent.  Others have reported having connection problems as well so I don’t think it’s just me.  They also don’t as of yet have a direct connection to Qobuz as far as I know but apparently that’s coming.  

kennyc
1,821 posts
 

Looking at the OP's system including his DAC, it seems that going with a better streamer would be a great sonic choice - so my vote is Innuos.

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